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Thermo Scientific ALPHA COND 1000 Manual

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  • Page 1 Alpha COND 1000 Controller/Transmitter uS/cm / mS/cm / ºC...
  • Page 2 ROSS and the COIL trade dress are trademarks of Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. U.S. patent 6,793,787. AQUAfast, Cahn, ionplus, KNIpHE, No Cal, ORION, perpHect, PerpHecT, PerpHecTion, pHISA, pHuture, Pure Water, Sage, Sensing the Future, SensorLink, ROSS, ROSS Ultra, Sure-Flow, Titrator PLUS and TURBO2 are registered trademarks of Thermo Fisher.
  • Page 3 Preface This manual serves to explain the use of the Alpha COND 1000 process controller/transmitter. The manual functions in two ways, firstly as a step by step guide to help the user operate the instrument. Secondly, it serves as a handy reference guide.

  • Page 5: Safety Information

    Safety Information The Controller/ Transmitter shall be installed and operated only in the manner specified in the Instruction manual. Only skilled, trained or authorized person should carry out installation, setup and operation of the instrument. Before powering up the unit, make sure that power source it is connected to, is as specified in the top label.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................1 Description of Unit..................1 Applications ....................1 ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION ........... 2 Measurement and Control System............2 Unit Dimensions........Error! Bookmark not defined. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION............3 Connection Diagram ................. 3 Back Panel....................4 OVERVIEW ..................5 Keypad and Display ..................
  • Page 7 7.4.1 Entering the Controller sub-function........18 7.4.2 Choosing the controller type (limit or proportional) ... 19 7.4.3 Choosing Break/Make Contact Relay Type ...... 19 7.4.4 Selecting Proportional Range Value, Xp ......20 7.4.5 Maximum Pulse Length (tPL) or Maximum Frequency (FPF) Measurement Range sub-function ............

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Description of Unit Thank you for purchasing the ¼ DIN Alpha COND 1000 series Conductivity process controllers. This unit is used for measuring the Conductivity of a solution, either in micro-Siemens or milli-Siemens, one at a time, and the operational mode is switchable from the menu.

  • Page 10: Assembly And Installation

    ASSEMBLY AND INSTALLATION Measurement and Control System A typical measurement system consists of: • a Alpha COND 1000 process controller • a suitable Conductivity electrode with the appropriate Cell constant and integrated temperature sensor Pt 1000 or Pt 100, •...

  • Page 11: Electrical Connection

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ENSURE that the power cable is physically separated from the power supply. Connection Diagram Cond. 18 19 20 PE/S Pt 100 Signal Input Conductivity Relay 2 Relay 1 Hold Input Signal Output...

  • Page 12: Back Panel

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Back Panel The back panel consists of two connectors. The first connector is the 17-way PCB edge connector and the other is the 5-way connector. ENSURE that the power cable is physically separated from the power supply.

  • Page 13: Overview

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 OVERVIEW Keypad and Display 4.1.1 Keypad • Perform rapid calibration • Allows entry to Set up mode • Select individual functions within the function group of Set up mode • Store input data in the Set up mode •...

  • Page 14: Function Groups

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Function Groups The main function and sub-function groups are organised in a matrix format for configuration and selection of parameters. The main function groups are: Temperature Coefficient settings ( ). See Section 7.1.

  • Page 15: Control Concept

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Control Concept The main function and sub-function groups are organised in a matrix format as shown below. These functions can be accessed via the front keypad for configuration and selection of parameters. MEASURE...

  • Page 16: Measurement

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 MEASUREMENT Display in Measurement mode When the controller is initially powered on, it automatically enters into the Measurement mode after the large dual LCD displays all segments briefly. The upper display shows the measured Conductivity value, while the lower display shows the temperature value.

  • Page 17: Security Codes

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Security Codes This controller has two levels of security protection with separate security codes. The first level allows entry into the Calibration mode: security code = 11; the second allows entry into the SETUP mode: security code = 22.
  • Page 18 Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 5.2.2.1 Clearing the Advanced Setup security code from the display After you have entered the security code and returned to the Measurement mode, the security code “22” still appears on the display whenever you press the ENTER key.

  • Page 19: Calibration Mode

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 CALIBRATION MODE You can reach the Calibration mode directly from the Measurement mode by pressing the CAL key and entering the Calibration security code. You can also reach the Calibration mode from the Advanced Setup mode.
  • Page 20 Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Note: When calibrating with manual temperature compensation, the controller automatically changes from the preset process temperature to the calibration temperature. After leaving the Calibration mode, the controller switches back to process temperature (for setting the calibration temperature and the process...

  • Page 21: Advanced Set-Up Mode

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 ADVANCED SET-UP MODE Temperature Coefficient sub-function This sub-function allows you to select the correct temperature coefficient for optimum operations. For applications in the pure water or ultra-pure water industries, simply select the “Pur” temperature coefficient option. For all other applications, select “Lin”...

  • Page 22: Temperature Calibration (Atc Mode Only)

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Temperature Calibration (ATC mode only) Enter Advanced Set-up mode. Push the ENTER key and HOLD SETUP (use ▲ or ▼ keys to) scroll to Advanced Set-up security code “22”. Push the ENTER key again.

  • Page 23: Control Relay A/Control Relay B (Sp1/Sp2) Sub-Function

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 After you set the process temperature value, press the ENTER key. The upper display shows the current calibration temperature and the lower display shows “C.ºC” to indicate calibration temperature. Press the ▲ or ▼ keys to adjust the calibration temperature value. You can adjust the value from -9.9 to 125 ºC.

  • Page 24: Choosing High Or Low Set Points

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 7.3.3 Choosing High or Low set points Select a low set point to activate controller when the conductivity value undershoots the low set point; select a high set point to activate controller when the value overshoots the high set point.

  • Page 25: Setting An On-Delay Time Lag

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 7.3.5 Setting an on-delay time lag You can set as time delay for each relay, which stops the relay from switching on the moment the set point is exceeded. This controller lets you set a 0 to 1999 seconds time delay before the relay activates.

  • Page 26: Controller (Cntr) Sub-Function

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Controller (Cntr) sub-function You can set the controller’s parameters in this sub-function. HOLD SETUP HOLD SETUP HOLD SETUP HOLD SETUP HOLD SETUP HOLD SETUP 7.4.1 Entering the Controller sub-function Enter Advanced Set-up mode. Push the ENTER key and scroll to Advanced set-up security code “22”.

  • Page 27: Choosing The Controller Type (Limit Or Proportional)

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 7.4.2 Choosing the controller type (limit or proportional) This mode lets you choose your controller type: limit control, pulse length proportional control, pulse frequency proportional control, or control off. Use limit control with pumps or values for fast response.

  • Page 28: Selecting Proportional Range Value, Xp

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 7.4.4 Selecting Proportional Range Value, Xp Note: If the controller type “oFF” is set, the parameters listed in 7.4.3, 7.4.4, and 7.4.5 are blanked out. This mode lets you set a band as a percentage of its full scale value. You can select this range from 10 to 200%, and the lower display shows “PrP”.

  • Page 29: Measurement Range Sub-Function

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Measurement Range sub-function HOLD SETUP In this sub-function, the appropriate range is selected with the appropriate cell constant. 7.5.1 Selecting Measuring Range sub- function Enter Advanced Set-up mode. Push the ENTER HOLD SETUP key and scroll to Advanced Set-up security code 200.0...

  • Page 30: Current Output (Rng) Sub-Function

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Current Output (rng) sub-function This sub-function lets you set the transmitter current output range of this unit. The difference between the upper and lower range has to be a minimum of 20% of Full Scale, anywhere on the scale.

  • Page 31: Selecting Conductivity Value At 20Ma

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 7.6.4 Selecting Conductivity value at 20mA This parameter lets you choose the conductivity value at which the transmitter output will be 20mA. Follow directions in 7.6.1 to enter Current Output mode. Press the ENTER key. Scroll with the ▲ or ▼ keys until the upper display shows a conductivity value and the lower display shows “r.20”.

  • Page 32: Selecting The Alarm Time Lag

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Press the ENTER key to confirm your selection. Proceed to 7.7.3, or return to Measurement mode by pressing the ▲ and ▼ keys simultaneously (escape). Note: The factory default setting for the Filter selection is "on".

  • Page 33: Wash Contact (If The Relay 3 Is Set To Wash)

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 7.7.5 Wash contact (if the relay 3 is set to Wash) Follow directions in 7.7.1 to enter Configuration mode. HOLD SETUP 10.0 Press the ENTER key until display shows “ALr” or “CLn”. Choose “CLn” by pressing ▲ or ▼ key. Press the ENTER key.

  • Page 34: Calibration (Cal) Sub-Function

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Calibration (CAL) sub-function The calibration procedure in Advanced Set-up mode is identical to the procedure in the Calibration mode. The only difference is that the controller will revert back to Set-up mode (instead of Measurement mode) after calibration is completed.

  • Page 35: Auto/Manual Mode

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 AUTO/MANUAL MODE Regardless of the mode, you can control devices connected to Relay A or Relay B from the front panel of this controller. In Automatic mode, the controller’s set point values activate the relays. In Manual mode, you have manual control of the relays so you can prime the pump or check pump status without operating the entire system.

  • Page 36: Technical Specifications

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Conductivity Range Resolution Default Cell Optional Cell, K Constant, K 0.000 to 1.999 μS/cm 0.001 μS/cm 0.01 0.00 to 19.99 μS/cm 0.01 μS/cm 0.01 0.0 to 199.9 μS/cm 0.1 μS/cm 0 to 1999 μS/cm 1 μS/cm...

  • Page 37: 10 Accessories

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 10 ACCESSORIES Assembly Accessories Product Description Code no. Conductivity Cell, up to 20μS; Cell constant, K=0.01 with EC-CS10-0-01S integrated Pt 100, Material SS316 and 25ft cable (open-ended) Conductivity Cell, up to 20μS; Cell constant, K=0.01 with...

  • Page 38: Guidelines For Returning Unit For Repair

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 11.4 Guidelines for Returning Unit for Repair Use the original packaging material, if possible when shipping the unit for repair. Otherwise wrap it with bubble pack and use a corrugated box for better protection.

  • Page 39: 12.2 Appendix 2 - Measurement Ranges Available In The Controller

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 12.2 Appendix 2 – Measurement Ranges available in the Controller Range No. Range Resolution Default cell K 0.000 – 1.999 μS 0.001 μS 0.01 0.00 – 19.99 μS 0.01 μS 0.01 0.00 – 19.99 μS 0.01 μS...
  • Page 40 Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Substance Concentration wt Conductivity 10 S/cm Conductivity Coefficient 1.04 1129 1.14 2070 1.50 2087 1.61 2073 1.74 NaCl 2.17 1211 2.14 1642 2.12 1957 2.16 2153 2.27 2.36 2.49 2.56 1969 1.58 3124 1.56...

  • Page 41: 12.4 Appendix 4 -Conductivity Of Various Aqueous Solutions At 25°C

    Operating Instructions Thermo Scientific Alpha COND 1000 Substance Concentration wt Conductivity 10 S/cm Conductivity Coefficient 2.06 (15 C) 1.94 1907 1.77 3.25 2.07 (15 C) 1026 1.93 1.98 1776 1.86 2586 1.71 3365 1.61 4025 1.54 2.15 1010 2.03 1779 1.93...

  • Page 42: 12.5 Appendix 5 - Simple Explanation On The Function Of Hysteresis

    12.5 Appendix 5 - Simple Explanation on the Function of Hysteresis SP1 Set to LO SP2 Set to HI RELAY ON RELAY OFF 10.0 100.0 100.5 10.5 FORWARD DIRECTION HYSTERESIS BAND REVERSE DIRECTION The controller relay activates when the set-point is reached. In the reverse direction, it does not de-activate when the value reaches the set-point.

  • Page 43: Appendix 6 - General Instructions Concerning Controller Setting

    12.6 Appendix 6 – General Instructions Concerning Controller Setting MAX Function MIN Function 100 % 50 % + Xw - Xw SP 1 SP 2 Xp = 0 Xp = 0 Control characteristic of P-Controllers as limit value switch...
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